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Special Notes / Advisories / Updates - see below

Update - June 30, 2009 - Softball Rosters, Softball Brackets, and Softball Team Captains letter are now posted on the site.  Please click here for more sports information.

Update - June 18, 2009

NEED A PARTNER?  - Please click here for more information.  If you need a partner, please send this information to info@tnseniorolympics.com and with your permission we will post your contact information.  It will be up to each athlete to FIND THEIR OWN PARTNER and once agreed upon by both parties, report this information back to the TN Senior Olympics staff.

Tennessee Senior Olympics State Finals
 July 17 - 23, 2009 in Williamson County, TN

Downloadable 2009 State Form (contains very important information regarding the games - must read)

Downloadable 2009 State Finals Insert (Entry Form to fill out and mail in)

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We regret to inform you that it will not be possible to hold an event for the East Tennessee district this year.   The exception to this announcement is that the Gatlinburg Community Center has graciously offered to continue holding the basketball tournament that has been very popular.  2009 Gatlinburg 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament Registration form   For more information call Dave Anderson at 865-436-4990.

History and Purpose

The Tennessee Senior Olympics began in 1981 with a mission that has continued for over 25 years: to promote healthy lifestyles for senior adults through fitness, sports and an active involvement in life. The Senior Olympics encourages olderadults to stay active, and gives them a reason to renew past skills or learn new ones.

Key Goals

Maintain and improve the health and wellness of Tennessee's seniors Provide a competitive athletic, recreational and creative experience for seniors Provide an opportunity for fellowship for seniors from across the state

The Road to State Finals Starts at District Competition

Every year, thousands of senior adults compete in sanctioned district games held across the state. The top fourfinalists are eligible to advance to the State Senior Olympics held in July of each year.

Please note:   Out of State Competitor Rule

Tennessee is a closed state.   Tennessee border state competitors (no more than 30 miles from Tennessee) may compete in the Tennessee Senior Olympics.

National News -

Last summer was a qualifying year for the 2009 National Senior Games- The Senior Olympics scheduled   for   August 1-15, 2009,   in the San Francisco/Bay Area.

  We wish our TN athletes the best of luck as they compete at a national level.

Events offered at the State Competition Archery - barebow compound - barebow recurve - compound finger - compound release - recurve Badminton - singles - doubles - mixed Basketball - 3-on-3 - Free Throw            - 3 point                  - hot shot Bowling                        - singles                   -doubles                   -mixed Cycling - 5K - 20K

Horseshoes Golf Pickleball            - singles            - doubles           - mixed doubles Racquetball - singles - doubles          - mixed doubles Road Races - 5K - 10K Shuffleboard - singles - doubles Softball - softball throw - softball teams

Swimming - Backstroke: 50Y - Backstroke: 100Y - Backstroke: 200Y - Breaststroke: 50Y - Breaststroke: 100Y - Breaststroke: 200Y - Butterfly: 50Y - Butterfly: 100Y - Freestyle: 50Y - Freestyle: 100Y - Freestyle: 200Y - Freestyle: 500Y - Individual Medley: 100Y - Individual Medley: 200Y Tennis - singles - doubles - mixed doubles Table Tennis - singles - doubles - mixed doubles Track & Field - Power Walk - 100M Run - 200M Run - 400M Run - 800M Run - 1500M Run - 1500M Racewalk - 4 x 100M Relay - Javelin - Shotput - Discus - Long Jump - High Jump        - Pole Vault Volleyball

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